Best Lee Valley Premium Leathercraft Multi-Purpose Case Kit

This kit lets you make a practical, versatile holder for carrying anything from glasses to art supplies. The completed case measures about 7 1/2″ × 3 1/4″ × 2″ thick. The kit includes pre-cut leather pieces with punched stitch holes, as well as two needles, waxed thread, a 17″ leather cord used to bind the case closed, and detailed instructions.

Supplied by renowned Italian tanneries, the vegetable-tanned and dyed leather is durable yet supple. Easy to work with, it wears well and ages to a rich, deep patina through long use. Aside from a small amount of glue to finish the thread end, nothing else is required.

Difficulty rating: 3/5. Approximate completion time for a beginner: 1 hour.